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UPDATE - WEDNESDAY 1:26 p.m.
The medical examiner has confirmed to CBS 6 that Andrew Joseph Johnson died of "enviromental heat exhausion".
UPDATE - WEDNESDAY 12:34 p.m.
CBS 6 crews are outside the Yellow Brick Road Daycare facility, where City cars are now parked. At least two cars have been at the home for the last half hour.
A neighbor tells CBS 6 the city employees are meeting with the owner of the facility.
Stay with CBS 6 for Updates.
UPDATE - FAMILY STATEMENT 5:33 p.m.
Truly our hearts are filled with mixed emotions and great sorrow. Andrew was our beloved angel and miracle baby. Even though he's sleeping, he will always be loved, remembered, and missed. Only time can heal our hearts and we appreciate your condolences and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Family of Andrew Joseph Johnson
UPDATE as of 1:03 p.m. July 7, 2009:
This morning a judge set bond for Keishawn Whitfield at $20,000, and also said that he can not have any contact with children, including those who attend the Yellow Brick Road daycare.
The business is closed today. We're told that Whitfield tried to perform CPR on 13 month old Andrew Johnson, but the child could not be revived. His attorney told CBS 6 that he had worked at the facility for more than two years as a driver, and had a good record. He called the incident a "tragic accident."
UPDATE as of 12:54 a.m.
Release from RPD
E-mail Advisory 7/06/09 Richmond Police Department Child Death Investigation
The Richmond Police Department is investigating the death of a 13-month-old child who was left unattended in a van today for several hours.
Police began this death investigation after receiving a medical emergency call in the 2700 block of Garland Avenue at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Keishawn L. Whitfield, 23 an employee of the Yellow Brick Road Day Care & Learning Center discovered the child after returning to the van. Whitfield is in police custody and will be charged with felony child neglect. Whitfield resides in the 2700 block of Garland Avenue
The Richmond Police Department is in consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office regarding further charges.
The cause and manner of death will be determined by Medical Examiner's Office. This investigation is ongoing.
Original Post:
Richmond Police are on the scene of a death investigation on the City's Northside.
Police tell CBS 6 a one-year-old boy was found dead this evening in a vehicle in the 2700 block of Garland Avenue.
We do have a crew on the scene and will bring you updates as they become available and look for live report tonight on CBS 6 News @ 11.
The medical examiner has confirmed to CBS 6 that Andrew Joseph Johnson died of "enviromental heat exhausion".
UPDATE - WEDNESDAY 12:34 p.m.
CBS 6 crews are outside the Yellow Brick Road Daycare facility, where City cars are now parked. At least two cars have been at the home for the last half hour.
A neighbor tells CBS 6 the city employees are meeting with the owner of the facility.
Stay with CBS 6 for Updates.
UPDATE - FAMILY STATEMENT 5:33 p.m.
Truly our hearts are filled with mixed emotions and great sorrow. Andrew was our beloved angel and miracle baby. Even though he's sleeping, he will always be loved, remembered, and missed. Only time can heal our hearts and we appreciate your condolences and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Family of Andrew Joseph Johnson
UPDATE as of 1:03 p.m. July 7, 2009:
This morning a judge set bond for Keishawn Whitfield at $20,000, and also said that he can not have any contact with children, including those who attend the Yellow Brick Road daycare.
The business is closed today. We're told that Whitfield tried to perform CPR on 13 month old Andrew Johnson, but the child could not be revived. His attorney told CBS 6 that he had worked at the facility for more than two years as a driver, and had a good record. He called the incident a "tragic accident."
UPDATE as of 12:54 a.m.
Release from RPD
E-mail Advisory 7/06/09 Richmond Police Department Child Death Investigation
The Richmond Police Department is investigating the death of a 13-month-old child who was left unattended in a van today for several hours.
Police began this death investigation after receiving a medical emergency call in the 2700 block of Garland Avenue at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Keishawn L. Whitfield, 23 an employee of the Yellow Brick Road Day Care & Learning Center discovered the child after returning to the van. Whitfield is in police custody and will be charged with felony child neglect. Whitfield resides in the 2700 block of Garland Avenue
The Richmond Police Department is in consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office regarding further charges.
The cause and manner of death will be determined by Medical Examiner's Office. This investigation is ongoing.
Original Post:
Richmond Police are on the scene of a death investigation on the City's Northside.
Police tell CBS 6 a one-year-old boy was found dead this evening in a vehicle in the 2700 block of Garland Avenue.
We do have a crew on the scene and will bring you updates as they become available and look for live report tonight on CBS 6 News @ 11.
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I am so sorry to hear this, Im trying to hold back tears. I cant imagine what this family is going through. I send my condolences to this family.
DaShauna @ 1:24 PM EDT, Jul 8, 2009
THAT PLACE IS A DUMP AND I WOULD NOT LET YELLOW BRICK ROAD KEEP MY DOG,IT IS SAD THAT THIS HAD TO HAPPEN IT NEED TO BE C.L.O.S.E. D.O.W.N ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO SO SAD
l.jones @ 11:26 PM EDT, Jul 7, 2009